[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan":3,"chapter-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-72":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},60380,84,"Chapter 72: Lin Xuan’s Ascension","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>\"Inform the Sect Leader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the elders immediately ordered one of their disciples who immediately took off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would have thought that one of our handymen would be a Heaven-Blessed genius?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luck is truly on our Heaven Sword Sect’s side! Haha... Other sects might as well have trash disciples compared to what we have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no way Lin Xuan will remain an Outer Disciple. The Peak Masters will definitely come once they hear the news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! Last time, Azure Cloud Peak got Bai Xinyue. This time, Elder Qinglan will surely want to have him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But ultimately, it’ll depend on Lin Xuan—which peak he wants to join. No matter what, he’s now a disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... I’ve heard some unsettling rumors about Lin Xuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently, Lin Xuan was recruited as a personal servant by Bai Zihan. Some say he’s been mistreated by him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? If that’s true, then Bai Zihan won’t be able to avoid responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, they wouldn’t dare offend Bai Zihan—or more accurately, the Bai Clan. And for a mere handyman, they wouldn’t have said much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that the same handyman had shown Gold on the Dao Resonance Mirror, things were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To recruit someone like that, they’d be willing to offend even the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even keeping Bai Xinyue had risked offending the Bai Clan, who had exiled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing the same for another Heaven-Blessed genius wouldn’t make much of a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it might just be a rumor. But if Lin Xuan files a complaint, then we’ll have to investigate. We can’t let such a gifted disciple slip through our fingers and end up in another sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others also nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the golden light slowly faded, but the shockwaves it left behind lingered in the hearts of everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence following Lin Xuan’s test was almost reverent. No disciple spoke. None moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes were on the young man who still stood with his hand resting on the now-dim Dao Resonance Mirror, as calm as a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a rare smile played on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(I did it!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan thought, both happy and stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would’ve been satisfied just getting Blue and passing. Who would’ve thought he’d actually get Gold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The significance wasn’t lost on him. He knew exactly what it meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the main platform, the elder overseeing the event stepped forward, stroking his beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem. Lin Xuan... was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, trying to keep his tone calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan finally moved, turning his gaze to the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Elder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve shown exceptional talent. Heaven-grade Dao Resonance... it seems the Heaven Sword Sect is truly blessed this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand what that means, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it still felt unreal, he knew the significance of getting a Gold result on the Dao Resonance Mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that level of talent, he could instantly become an Inner Disciple of any peak he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there wasn’t a Peak Master alive who didn’t want a Heaven-Blessed genius under their wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d even fight for the chance, offering generous benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you should be prepared,\" the elder said, confusing Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Prepared for what?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got the highest grade. What else was there to prepare for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could ask, the Sect Leader arrived—along with a line of elders, all of them Peak Masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air trembled slightly as a majestic pressure descended upon the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An imposing figure appeared at the edge of the platform, walking calmly but exuding authority with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen more figures followed behind, each one radiating the aura of someone who stood at the peak of the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sect Leader, Tian Yuheng, had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the people present there instantly dropped to their knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We greet the Sect Leader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders also bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Yuheng waved his hand, and a soft ripple of spiritual power rolled out, gently lifting everyone to their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for ceremony. I came to see the Heaven-Blessed genius with my own eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, his gaze turning to Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan stiffened slightly under the Sect Leader’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t oppressive, but it was sharp—piercing, like a blade that could slice into one’s soul and lay bare every secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A test!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lin Xuan... stood tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He met Tian Yuheng’s gaze without flinching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, the Sect Leader smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! A strong heart to match a Heaven-grade Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked forward slowly, stopping before the now-lifeless Dao Resonance Mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disciple... is named Lin Xuan, yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, though it was clear he already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Sect Leader,\" the elder who oversaw the trial replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally a handyman disciple, but now—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will not remain one,\" Tian Yuheng interrupted, voice calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this moment on, he shall be promoted to Inner Disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like with Bai Xinyue, although their talent was extraordinary, their cultivation was still lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would’ve preferred to promote them straight to Core Disciples, but the advanced teachings were tailored for those at the Nascent Soul Realm and above—their current level might hold them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, while their status will remain as Inner Disciple, the resources that they get will be more than what other Inner Disciple would get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve shown the heavens your potential. From today on, the sect will show you its sincerity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured to the row of Peak Masters behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a storm of voices erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Xuan! I am Elder Shi of Thundercloud Peak! Our peak specializes in lightning techniques and high-quality resources. Join us, and I’ll guarantee you a personal courtyard and three Spirit Condensation Pills a month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t listen to him! I’m Elder Wan from Verdant Fire Peak! We cultivate fire—join us and I’ll give you a personal Flame Dragon Incantation manual and a Profound-Grade flame sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Elder Lianhua—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Lianhua, please! You already have Bai Xinyue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bidding war erupted, with each Peak Master trying to outdo the others to recruit Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Peak Master of Azure Cloud Peak, who already had Bai Xinyue, threw their hat into the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there was no rule saying a Peak Master couldn’t have two Heaven-Blessed geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already extremely rare to have even one Heaven-Blessed genius, let alone two, so there was no rule saying a single peak couldn’t have both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the other Peak Masters did everything they could to stop Elder Lianhua from joining the recruitment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when Lin Xuan finally understood what the elder had meant earlier—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be prepared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1120,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","a2adca8726316b6fcda1dfc1bc50f9ff3e1269b3fee5bf81391856f06ce27bad","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-73","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-71",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]